April 3rd, 2019
Tuesday, April 9, 7:00 p.m.
Sanctuary Events Center, 670 4th Ave. N, Fargo
Did you know that April is jazz appreciation month? What a way to ring it in--or rather swing it in, than with the All-City Fargo High School Jazz Band Festival. The Kicks Band will host Fargo North, South and Davies HS Jazz Band.
April 3rd, 2019
April 4, 7:30 p.m., April 5, 10 a.m. & 7:30 p.m., April 6 @ 2 p.m.
Festival Concert Hall
This family-friendly musical is based on the novel Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt “good girl Winnie Foster” dreams of adventure--then she meets the Tucks, a family that stumbled upon a secret that brought them the gift of eternal life. Follow Winnie’s fight to protect the Tucks from those who would do anything to live forever. Tickets are available at ndsu.showare.com or by calling the NDSU…
April 3rd, 2019
Thursday, April 4, 7pm
TAK Music Venue, 1710 Center Avenue, Dilworth
Be sure to wear your boogie shoes because award-winning blues guitarist Hector Anchondo will be playing with his band this Thursday. Anchondo has an impressive resume, he’s played with legendary acts such as Styx, CCR, Johnny Winter, Marshal Tucker Band, just to name a few...
March 27th, 2019
Wednesday, April 3, 6-8:30 p.m.
111 N Broadway, Fargo
Learn and engage in conversation with Jason Sole (a decade-long criminal justice educator, author of Prison to Ph.D., social justice activist, and co-founder of the Humanize My Hoodie Movement). Leave with a better understanding of how to engage in your community and make your voice be heard!
March 27th, 2019
Monday, April 1, 6:30 p.m.
Zandbroz Variety, 420 N Broadway, Fargo
A series of essays in which Babine contemplates the intimate connections between food, family, and illness. And how, Babine asks as she bakes with her small niece and nephew, does a family create its own food culture across generations?
March 27th, 2019
Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Moorhead Center Mall, 510 Center Ave, Moorhead
Check out the spring farmers' market at the Moorhead Center Mall. This indoor event will feature pantry items, household goods, baked goods, art, hot food, and beverages. Shop with your favorite Red River Market vendors while enjoying live music and more.
March 27th, 2019
Saturday, March 30, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
TAK Music Venue, 1710 Center Avenue, Dilworth
Identity Zero (formerly Life Below Zero-band) featuring WILDVIEW and Strange Co. This is an ages show, beer and wine are available, non-alcoholic beverages are also available and free pizza provided by the bands while supplies last.
March 27th, 2019
Friday, March 29, 7 p.m.
Faith Journey Event Center 650 40th Ave S West Fargo
A new pre-summer show tradition. Think, UNconversion CAMP. Leave your bug spray at home kids because we’re playing indoors. Local and national drag performers, comedians, and musicians come together for this GLBTQA "spring training" camp show. Performances by Janessa Jaye Champagne, Azalia Selena Cruz, Allota Shots, Victoria BOOM BOOM Gotti, and Nic Fitz. Sing alongs with Lady K plus arts and crafts.
March 27th, 2019
Friday, March 29, 4-6 p.m.
Burtness Theatre, Centennial Dr, Grand Forks
All Women-identifying Artists and their supporters in the Greater Grand Forks region are invited to gather together to discuss challenges Women-identifying Artists are facing. Join us for a Swedish Fika (coffee break) for coffee, tea, and treats.
March 20th, 2019
Friday, March 22, 6-8 p.m.
Red Raven Espresso Parlor, 916 Main Ave, Fargo
Digital photos from North Dakota’s backroads. Hornung has been exploring the roads less traveled for close to a decade. Carefully documenting and collecting stories in hopes they won’t be forgotten. Along with her work for HPR her work has been published in the international folk art publication “Raw Vision Magazine.”
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